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This 1979 BMW 528i was sold new at Roth BMW in Portland, Oregon and is powered by a 2.8-liter M30 inline-six engine paired to an automatic transmission. The car was owned by a BMW technician in Bend, Oregon for approximately 20 years and was eventually purchased by the seller in July 2017, who is the fourth registered owner. He has added 2,500 miles to the odometer, and has garaged the car when not in use. Recent maintenance has included a front caliper rebuild, new front brake pads, oil/filter change, and a transmission fluid change within the last 2k miles. This E12 5-Series car is now being offered at no reserve with the original owner’s manual, some service records, a collection of extra parts, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

The car was repainted in the original Kaschmir Metallic (143) color by a previous owner, and the BMW color code sticker can be seen in the gallery. The seller has found no evidence of body work, and the repaint is thought to be a corrective for sun fade. A small amount of clear coat is failing on the top leading edge of the right rear fender. There are rust spots on the inside lower corner of the driver’s front door, and a few small bubbles are present on the front edge of the fenderwell near the rear driver’s side door.

The seller has replaced the bulbs and relays for the fog lamps, but the units are not illuminating. New front brake pads were installed 2k miles ago and the calipers were rebuilt. The stock 14″ alloys wear Pirelli P4 tires.

Inside, the dash shows a small crack close to the windshield. The factory HVAC system, power accessories, and gauges are said to function properly, and the dash lights were replaced two weeks ago. 157,800 miles are shown on the odometer.

The factory black leather upholstery, floor mats, and carpets are said to be original to the car. There is cracking apparent on the driver’s seat, and the driver-side rear seat shows some wear on the leading edge.

The 2.8-liter M30B28 inline-six was rated at 169 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque in 1979. The motor is paired to a 3-speed ZF automatic transmission, and utilizes a Bosch L-jetronic fuel injection system. Recent service under current ownership includes an oil/filter change 1k miles ago, and a transmission fluid change 2k miles ago. The car was driven from Portland to Seattle in January 2018 and reportedly achieved 21 mpg during the round trip and performed well.

Photographs of the car on a lift show the condition of the undercarriage, and can be seen in the image gallery below.

A cache of extra small parts come with the car. The parts are new and in bags, including relays, roundels, trim pieces, and more. Extra light lenses, fog lights, kidney grilles, belts, hoses, and a turn signal switch also come with the car. Limited service records document some of the maintenance from the current and previous owners.

Videos of a walk around and of the car driving have been provided by the seller.